Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
Cybersecurity attacks in Kenya, South Africa and Zim have increased: The ‘State of Cyber Security in Kenya, South Africa and Zimbabwe 2021’ report, released by information technology services multinational Liquid Intelligent Technologies (LIT) on September 1, shows …: “Phishing” – BingNews
How to Avoid Phishing Scams With a VPN: Although cybersecurity initiatives have become increasingly robust, hackers’ phishing tactics to access your personal information have also become more sophisticated. Phishing scams are unfortunately …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Why retailers are the most targeted sector for cyber attacks: In an industry that has traditionally only seen crime in the form of shoplifting, online retail has become a favourite target among cyber criminals and has been one of the most attacked sectors this …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Q&A: What Do K–12 IT Leaders Need to Know about Ransomcloud?: Sateesh Narahari of ManagedMethods shares why districts must protect their cloud-based software from cybercriminals who are using a new type of ransomware attack.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Scams: IRS Receives Record Number of Reports: Another stimulus check may never come. In fact, the IRS reported a rise in the number of coronavirus stimulus checks scams this summer.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Prevailion Issues New Threat Intelligence Updates for Suspected Russian Disinformation Group UNC1151: Prevailion, a global leader in Compromise Breach Monitoring TM and cyber adversary intelligence, has discovered new operational details for UNC1151, a suspected Russian state-sponsored cyber threat …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Only 1 in 5 Companies Are Fully Confident Their Infrastructure Security Can Support Long-Term Remote Work, Sungard Availability Services Study Shows: Three in four organizations are currently utilizing a hybrid work model. Employers and employees alike feel this is the best path …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Attackers Keep Refining Business Email Compromise Schemes: Business email compromise attacks, which balance low-tech tactics with the potential for big profits, remain popular. Attackers continue to refine their tactics, …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Check Point Software Technologies acquires Avanan, to redefine security for cloud email: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a foremost provider of cyber security solutions to corporate enterprises and governments globally announced the acquisition of Avanan, the fastest-growing …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Experts say the ‘tsunami’ of robotexts is only just beginning, but you can stop companies from spamming your text messages: Brick and mortar stores are blowing up your phone more than ever before. It’s only going to get worse. Marianne Ayala/Insider A Supreme Court ruling …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Common Sense and Awareness – Awareness and using common sense is essential for the online vendor, you need to keep an eye out for anything that is out of the ordinary and if something triggers your intuition into thinking something doesn’t seem right. Give it attention don’t just mark it off as undue suspicion instead do a thorough check.